Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Bano & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal by excluding future prospects from dependency loss calculation in a motor accident claim involving a self-employed deceased, reducing the compensation accordingly.
Jahangir Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld life convictions of appellants for murder based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, but modified the sentence of a co-accused with limited role to the period already served.
Rajiv Ghakkar v. State Through NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail cannot be granted to an accused declared a proclaimed offender for deliberately evading the court process, as held by the Supreme Court in Lavesh vs. State.
Rajiv Ghakkar v. State through NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused declared a proclaimed offender, reaffirming that proclaimed offenders are not entitled to anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC.
Prabha Devi and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of ambiguous questions in a recruitment exam without awarding grace marks, affirming that recalculating qualifying marks is a valid administrative action not liable to judicial interference.
Prabha Devi and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of ambiguous questions in a competitive exam without awarding grace marks, affirming that such administrative decisions are not subject to judicial interference absent demonstrable prejudice.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Usha Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the tribunal's award of compensation for injuries caused by negligent driving, rejecting the insurer's plea of a fake driving license due to lack of evidence.
Prabha Devi and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of ambiguous questions in a recruitment exam and recalculation of qualifying marks without awarding grace marks, holding such administrative action is not arbitrary and does not warrant judicial interference.
HDFC ERGO GEN. INS. CO. LTD. v. SURENDER KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for future loss of earnings and artificial limb costs in a motor accident claim, applying binding Supreme Court precedents on future prospects and enhancing the interest rate to 9% per annum.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shalini Pandey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside contributory negligence, recalculated compensation with future prospects and proper income deductions, and enhanced interest in a motor accident claim involving adult siblings.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Shalini Pandey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals to set aside contributory negligence, recalculated compensation including future prospects, and apportioned it among adult siblings in a motor accident claim.
Sharad Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for default and non-prosecution due to the petitioner's repeated failure to appear on hearing dates.
Tirath Ram v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition in default due to the petitioner's failure to prosecute and appear before the court.
ASI/GD Yogesh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the petitioner was granted promotion to SI/GD with retrospective effect by the competent authority.
PARMOD v. STATE
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 143/2005 by referring to a common detailed judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.
Mother Dairy v. Arvind Kumar Arora
The Delhi High Court dismissed Mother Dairy's appeal, upholding the lower forum's order in favor of employee Arvind Kumar Arora, affirming the necessity of following natural justice and due procedure in employment disciplinary actions.
Mother Dairy v. Arvind Kumar Arora
The Delhi High Court held that a criminal acquittal does not automatically invalidate a fair domestic inquiry and disciplinary dismissal, restoring the penalty imposed on the workman.
State v. Sajjad Haider @ Mohd. Parvez
The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal filed by the State in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case involving the same respondent.
MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ORS. v. MR. S.B. MANDAVA
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against a defendant found guilty of pirating multiple plaintiffs' copyrighted software, affirming ownership and infringement under copyright law.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KAMLA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that temporary suspension of a vehicle's permit due to statutory violation does not absolve the insurer from liability under the insurance policy in a motor accident claim.